In the years since 9/11, the Middle East has been an outsize presence in American society, a source of geopolitical tensions but also cultural fascination. Yet despite this influence and interest, Arab American media production and media cultures remain vastly understudied.
On June 12th, 2024, this webinar explored the cultural histories, formal innovations, and political interventions of Arab media in the US. FQ columnist and contributing editor Ramzi Fawaz (University of Wisconsin) moderated the discussion with Maytha Alhassen (co-executive producer, Ramy), Thomas S. Dolan (ACLS Fellow, Emory University), and William Youmans (George Washington University). Introduced by FQ editor-in-chief Rebecca Prime.